From Reader to Ruler: The Forgotten Prince's Rise through Harem-Chapter 13: Awakening the Core

Chapter 13: Awakening the Core

Dani clapped his hands. "Alright, let's begin."

Leena nodded eagerly, her tail flicking in excitement.

Dani knew exactly how she fought in the novel, so he guided her accordingly.

"First, get into position," he instructed.

Leena tilted her head. "Position?"

"Like a cat about to pounce," Dani explained. "All fours on the ground, ready to spring forward."

Leena hesitated for a second before crouching down, her hands and feet pressing against the ground. Her muscles tensed like a coiled spring, waiting for the command.

"Now—go!" Dani ordered.

In the blink of an eye, Leena dashed forward.

Her speed was incredible.

Even though Dani knew from the novel that she was fast, seeing it in person was a completely different experience.

She's even faster than I expected.

Leena, on the other hand, had never tried something like this before. The sensation of using her body at full speed thrilled her.

Excited, she started running wildly in circles around the training hall, laughing like a child who had just discovered a new game.

Then, she suddenly stopped right in front of Dani, eyes shining.

"How did I do? Did I do well?" she asked eagerly.

Dani was still in awe. He reached out and petted her head.

The moment his fingers touched her ears, Leena's entire body melted under his touch, her tail swishing happily.

"You did better than I imagined," Dani praised.

Leena purred softly, clearly enjoying the praise.

Dani chuckled before giving her another challenge.

"Leena, have you awakened your aura or mana core yet?" he asked.

She blinked in confusion. "You mean that glowing energy that knights and mages use?"

"Yeah, that."

Leena shook her head. "No... I don't know how to do that."

Dani sighed. "Well, I haven't awakened a core yet either, so I can't guide you."

He crossed his arms, thinking.

Core awakening is important. Leena can't progress without it.

Then, he remembered something—Lucian.

My brother will know how to do it.

Turning back to Leena, he said, "Keep practicing your speed. I'll go get someone who can help with your core awakening."

And with that, he left.

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A Favor from His Brother?

Dani walked into the mansion's main hall, searching for Lucian.

He asked a few servants, but none had seen him.

Then, he ran into his mother.

"Looking for someone?" she asked with a smile.

"Mom, do you know where Lucian is?"

She raised an eyebrow. "What does my son want from his big brother?"

Dani sighed. "Nothing serious. I just need his help in awakening Leena's core."

His mother gave him an amused look.

"Ara~ Ara~" she teased. "It seems things are progressing quite fast between you two."

Dani groaned. "Mom, this isn't the time for teasing. Just tell me where he is."

She chuckled. "Lucian is with your father."

Dani froze.

With the king?

He immediately felt defeated.

There was no way he was going to bother the king over something like this.

His mother noticed his hesitation and smiled.

"Don't worry, my child. Instead, why don't you take me to see your little cat?"

Dani hesitated. "Mom... why do you keep calling her that?"

She laughed. "Well, isn't that how you treat her?"

Hearing his mother casually call Leena his cat made Dani embarrassed.

But he sighed and nodded. "Fine. Follow me."

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A Mother's Guidance

When they arrived at the training hall, Leena was still practicing.

The moment she saw Dani return, she brightened.

"Dani! You're back! You know, I just—"

Then, she noticed his mother standing beside him.

Her ears drooped, and she instantly froze in embarrassment.

Dani's mother smiled.

"You really take good care of your cat," she said playfully.

Leena's entire face turned red. "M-Milady, I... I'm not a—"

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"Mom!" Dani groaned. "Stop teasing her!"

His mother chuckled before turning to Leena. "Come here, dear. Sit in front of me."

Leena hesitated but obeyed, sitting down.

Dani watched as his mother placed her hand on Leena's back.

A strange energy flowed from her palm, entering Leena's body.

A typical core awakening scene—just like in every novel.

Leena closed her eyes as the energy filled her, guiding her toward her awakening.

Then—

A faint glow surrounded her.

Dani expected a standard aura core to form, but...

Something felt off.